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Brake lines
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:48 am
by WaPaul
I put a lift on my B2 4" (1987). I need a brake line exstension, is there a way to make my own with the pipe kits and fitting I can buy at the local store, or do I need to buy the premade lines? with a 4" lift, can I reroute the lines and get enough slack to not need the new lines? I have seen the lines for about $130 per set, seems kind of high in price to me.
Any feedback on what worked for you would be a big help
Thanks
Re: Brake lines
Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 12:52 pm
by tekatlarge
There are commercial built brake hose suppliers and several 4x4 stores sell them. To me 130 bucks does sound high! However, and I do stress However I personally would not home brew my brake lines or components. Your brakes are your life. Personally I feel my life is worth a hell of a lot more than 130 bucks. A person can spend a fortune on the rig and it won't do them a bit of good if you can't stop due to a fitting loose or fractured line from vibration etc.
Now as I said 130 bucks seems like a lot and especially if it is only 3 lines. if you do a quick bit of math you will see that's roughly 44 bucks a line. My opinion is someone is making a killing at those prices.
I bet the members on this board could steer you to good lines at a good price. Remember they don't have to be stainless braided Teflon coated chromed fitting line unless you are building a show truck. So good luck and be safe out there.